Saturday Morning Ramblings

I saw this and loved it. I needed to hear this the other day. I do my best and I set lofty goals, goals that I feel that I am more than capable of reaching. And I am but I stress myself out trying to reach my lofty goals. I actually think my problem is I attack all my goals at once instead of working on one thing at a time. For example I want to be a better scriptorian, exercise everyday, plan healthy yummy meals that I make 7 days a week, build a food storage, plan fun activities for my kids, do Daisy's chores twice a day, bake bread every week, keep my house clean, the list goes on and on. I have always done this. I see the person I want to be and I try to be that person right now. And when I am not I nag myself with my failures. I forget there is a time and a season to all things. I just need to simply do what I can do in the best way I know how and all will be okay. I have been much less stressed the past week because I haven't been trying to have everything be perfect and focusing less on perfection and more on priorities. I am still working on my goals but not all at once. I know myself and I will most likely get stressed again with wanting to be better, but maybe a little less as I remember the above quote.

ASU Game

The day before we went up to Pinetop Aaron scored some tickets for the ASU/Wisconsin game. We went with our friends Ryan and Kali. I have been to college games before when my older brother played for Wyoming, but its been years since I have been to one. It was really fun! Although there were just to many people for me. I don't like being squished and so close to thousands of other people. Although its fun to people watch. I wish some 18 year old girls realized that tiny shorts and bare midriff shirts are never great especially if you have big thighs and muffin tops. We were lucky too because my mom was down and watched our kids, it was a late night. 

Same age, same spot, two years apart. They could be twins.Very cute little twins.

A Fall Trip

So far this year I haven't missed an opportunity to make a trip up to Pinetop. This is the first time since I left home that I was up in there in September. It was gorgeous! The late late summer/early fall colors and rain storms have made the mountain so beautiful. I am glad that my parents let me come and crash their week. They are very busy with work and church, but I am glad that my kids get to go up to Grandma Boo's, as Daisy calls it. ( She also calls Aaron's Mom Rena, Grandma April. She has apparently associated Grandmas by their dogs)

We went and fed the ducks the last evening we were there and quickly forgot about the ducks because the the scenery was so pretty.

It texted this picture to Aaron with the caption: "this is what fall should look like". This was an awesome rain and thunderstorm that made its way over my parents house. Fall in the valley is just sad. We pretend with our fall decorations but we're not fooling anyone.

And Boo the most beloved dog.

For the Beauty of the Earth...

Delivery Pictures and Early Days...

Here are some of the pictures we took of Rockwell's first moments and days. 

Just waiting for him to make his debut. 

Rockwell's Baby Blessing

Well this post is months late. I have had all of the pictures of Rockwell's special day, I just haven't taken the time to post them here. Aaron gave a sweet blessing. I am so thankful for the Priesthood in our lives. We had the blessing at our home instead of church and it was nice to have a small family gathering. Our home was filled with a warm peace all day. I am so thankful for all the family that came to support us and to welcome Rockwell.

He wore the same outfit Aaron and his older brothers wore. And the next day our nephew Boston wore it too. It is sweet to have such sentiment in the small white suit.

Rockwell's face makes me laugh in this picture.

Rockwell with Grandma Trish and Grandpa Dave.

Rockwell with Grandpa Steve and Grandma Rena.

Great Grandma and Grandpa Davis.

I have felt so blessed to have family close in not just proximity but in connections. I feel that so much of our identity is defined by our roots and its wonderful to have such great roots.

I love Rockwell so much and so does Aaron he has filled our home with his happy smile and happy self.

Thoughts

Weightlifting.
Canning.
Scripture Study.
Nursing.
Calling.
Needing pull ups.
Better wife.
Aaron school.
South Beach.
Meal Planning.
Wanting Fall Clothes.
Health Insurance.
Church on Sunday.
Cleaning my home.
Discipline.
Fine motor skill development.
Fall décor.
Christmas décor.
Too many books I want to read.
Sleep.
Wanting to play real volleyball.
Money Management.
Family home evening ideas.
Food Storage.
Emergency preparedness.
Family.
Self reflection....

So I get why women are crazy sometimes. This is only a fraction of the thoughts flying around in my brain most days. I think I need to simplify my brain. Or maybe I need to get off of pinterest?

Labor Day 2013

We went up to Strawberry for Labor Day weekend to enjoy Aaron's family reunion. His family has been doing this reunion for almost 60 years. That is very impressive. We had a great time. It was beautiful weekend. Rain came everyday just enough to cool off the day and give us shade. We also borrowed a friend's tent trailer, we will definitely get one someday, it made camping with kids much easier. 

We stopped for Subway in Camp Verde. Daisy doesn't smile in pictures anymore.

They look so happy.

Since both Daisy and Rockwell were up with the first light of day, we started the day early, like 5:00 AM.

So we went for morning walks to feed horses, explore, and watch the sunrise.

It was a great weekend. I love Aaron's family. In high school I was always a little jealous of my friends who had big families they kept in touch with and had reunions. So when I met Aaron I liked that his family was close and valued those ties. 

Fact: These two are cute.